This year, expand your bird's horizons with a trip or two. And keep your feathered tourist happy and healthy with these helpful tips.

Buy the biggest travel cage you can afford, with space for food, water, a perch, and a toy. The Fold 'n Go is ideal. Be sure, however, that the cage isn't too large for your car or airline size restrictions.

Before you take your bird on the road or into the wild blue yonder, take the necessary steps to enjoy the happiest, healthiest, and most memorable trip possible.

Acclimate your bird to his travel carrier long before you leave. Take several short trips before your big vacation.